Brandon Golson

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Height: 6'2''

Weight: 215 lbs.

Position: OLB

Star Ranking: 3-star

High School: Calhoun County, Fork Union, VA

Commit Date: 2/6 National Signing Day

Brandon Golson represents and important JUCO commitment for the Mountaineers. He checks in at 6'2'', 215 pounds, so he has good size for an outside linebacker, and he's ranked as the No. 5 JUCO player at the position (247Sports Composite). He's also a big signing day pickup for WVU.

Mario Alford

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Height: 5'10''

Weight: 180 lbs.

Position: ATH

Star Ranking: 3-star

High School: Greenville High School, Greenville, GA

Commit Date: 2/6 National Signing Day

Alford is another big JUCO commitment for West Virginia, and he's also a former Arizona commitment. He's ranked as the No. 3 JUCO athlete according to the 247Sports Composite and he can play either running back or wideout for the Mountaineers.

Jeremy Tyler is another good safety recruit, and West Virginia is in his top three, according to his 247Sports interest list. He has good size and runs a 4.60 40, according to 247Sports, so he'd be a good commitment if West Virginia does land him.

Dreamius Smith is a big running back with the opportunity to come in and play right away. He has tremendous size, and he's the No. 2 ranked JUCO running back, according to the 247Sports Composite. His time at the JUCO level should help him out, as will the fact that he enrolled early. Look for Smith to compete for the starting job right away.

With Geno Smith gone, the starting job is essentially up for grabs at quarterback. At the very least, Rawlins is going to find himself in contention. He has great size and runs a 4.60 40, according to 247Sports. He's also the No. 23 duel-threat quarterback, according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings. He should be able to compete with Ford Childress for the starting job.

Hodari Christian

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Height: 6'1''

Weight: 195 lbs.

Position: OLB

Star Ranking: 3-star

High School: McKeesport High School (Pa.)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: N/A

Commit Date: 5/11/12, Enrolled: 1/14/13

Analysis

The Mountaineers are looking very good at linebacker as far as the depth chart is concerned, but Christian will benefit from the fact that he's enrolled early, and he should work his way into a backup role. He'll need to put on a little bit more weight, but in time he could be a good addition to that group of linebackers.

Kevin White has the potential to be a star early on for the Mountaineers. He has terrific size at 6'4'', 210 pounds, and he'll most likely find his way onto the field in red-zone situations right away for West Virginia. His size will give him a big advantage over many cornerbacks, so look for WVU to exploit those mismatches early on.

Much like White, Malik Greaves has incredible potential because of his size. He's 6'3'', 200 pounds, which is great for a player coming right out of high school. West Virginia is set at safety right now, but Greaves can work himself into the rotation behind Karl Joseph, Darwin Cook, Terrell Pinson, K.J. Dillion and Ishmael Banks.

Wendell Smallwood

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Height: 5'11''

Weight: 190 lbs.

Position: RB

Star Ranking: 3-star

School: Eastern Christian Academy (Md.)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: N/A

Commit Date: 12/7/12, Enrolled: 1/14/13

Analysis:

Wendell Smallwood has the opportunity to compete for playing time with Andrew Buie and Dustin Garrison, and in time he could be a very capable No. 2 back for the Mountaineers behind Dremius Smith. Smallwood is the No. 24 running back in the 2013 class, according to the 247Sports Composite.

Daikiel Shorts is a big commitment for West Virginia because he'll be able to do a lot. He's ranked as an athlete, and he can play safety and wide receiver. That versatility will be huge for Shorts moving forward, and he'll benefit from enrolling early. When all is said and done, I expect to see him at safety for West Virginia, and he'll also be an important special teams player.

Shelton Gibson

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Height: 5'11''

Weight: 181 lbs.

Position: WR

Star Ranking: 4-star

School: Cleveland Heights High School (Ohio)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: Ohio State

Commit Date: 1/16/13

Analysis

Shelton Gibson is West Virginia's star recruit, and he should see the field early and often as a freshman. He's an elite wideout recruit and projects to be a legitimate deep threat. He's ranked as the No. 18 overall receiver, according to the 247Sports Composite, and he represents a huge out-of-state recruiting win for WVU.

Al-Rasheed Benton

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Height: 6'1''

Weight: 233 lbs.

Position: ILB

Star Ranking: 3-star

School: Malcolm X. Shabazz High School (N.J.)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: Pitt

Commit Date: 10/22/12

Analysis

Al-Rasheed Benton is a linebacker recruit with immense potential. He has terrific size and should be a big special teams player right away for the Mountaineers. West Virginia looks good at linebacker right now, so he'll come in and be an important depth player at first.

Tyler Tezeno

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Height: 6'2.5''

Weight: 285 lbs.

Position: OG

Star Ranking: 3-star

School: Klein Collins High School (Texas)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: N/A

Commit Date: 6/7/12

Analysis

Tezeno is a big-time offensive guard recruit, and he's a huge player from the state of Texas for West Virginia. He'll be an important depth player right off the bat, but expect him to compete for a starting spot once Pat Eger moves on. In time, Tezeno should be a big part of WVU's offensive line.

D'Vante Henry

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Height: 6'6''

Weight: 210 lbs.

Position: OLB

Star Ranking: 3-star

School: Arizona Western College

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: Oklahoma

Commit Date: 12/19/12

Analysis

D'Vante Henry is a huge outside linebacker recruit at 6'6'', 210 pounds. He has the potential to be very good. He's a player that I expect will be a star on special teams, and he could even work his way into the a sub role at outside linebacker. He has great size, but he also runs a 4.50 40 (247Sports), so look out for Henry. He could end up being a star recruit from this class.

DeShawn Coleman

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Height: 6'1''

Weight: 170 lbs.

Position: RB

Star Ranking: 3-star

School: Hickory High School (Pa.)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: N/A

Commit Date: 4/21/12

Analysis

DeShawn Coleman is ranked as the No. 36 running back in the 2013 class, according to the 247Sports Composite, so he has great potential. He could end up being an important back for WVU in time, but right now he may want to consider a redshirt. With Smallwood and Smith enrolled early, the chances of Coleman seeing much playing time in the backfield in year one are slim.

Dontrill Hyman

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Height: 6'4''

Weight: 265 lbs.

Position: SDE

Star Ranking: 3-star

School: Hinds C.C.

2012 Stats: 51 TCK, 4 TFL, 7.5 SCK, 3 FF

Other Finalists: ECU

Commit Date: 2/3/13

Analysis:

Dontrill Hyman is a last-minute addition to West Virginia's 2013 class, but he's a good addition. He has great size at 6'4'', 265 pounds, and he's ranked as the No. 9 JUCO strong-side defensive end in the 2013 class, according to the 247Sports composite. He's a big commitment for WVU.

Marcell Lazard

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Height: 6'6''

Weight: 307 lbs.

Position: OT

Star Ranking: 3-star

School: Bloomfield High School (N.J.)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: Ohio State

Commit Date: 4/21/12

Analysis

Marcell Lazard has immense potential. He has terrific size at 6'6'', 307 pounds, and he could very well compete for a starting job in the next few seasons. He'll be a sub on the depth chart for a while, but look for Lazard to get some major looks once Nick Kindler runs out of eligibility.

Marvin Gross

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Height: 6'4''

Weight: 215 lbs.

Position: SDE

Star Ranking: 3-star

School: Dunbar High School (Md.)

Senior Stats: 31 SCK

Other Finalists: N/A

Commit Date: 11/8/12

Analysis

Marvin Gross represents a big commitment for for the Mountaineers. He has good size and very good speed. He runs a 4.60 40, according to 247Sports. Look for Gross to compete with Kyle Rose and Korey Harris for reps as a freshman.

Daryl Worley

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Height: 6'1''

Weight: 180 lbs.

Position: S

Star Ranking: 3-star

School: William Penn Charter (Pa.)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: Pitt

Commit Date: 7/30/12

Analysis

Daryl Worley has the potential to be a very good player for the Mountaineers. He has good height for a safety and should find himself in position to compete for a lot of reps in a few seasons. Potential is the key word here for Worley.

Jacky Marcellus

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Height: 5'8''

Weight: 175 lbs.

Position: RB

Star Ranking: 3-star

School: Immokalee High School (Fla.)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: Florida State

Commit Date: 8/3/12

Analysis

Jacky Marcellus projects to be a great change-of-pace back for West Virginia, and he could end up being a very big recruiting win for the Mountaineers. He's only 5'8'', 175 pounds, but he runs a 4.50, according to 247Sports. Keep an eye on Marcellus, because he could end up playing a major role in a few seasons.

Darrien Howard has great measurables for an inside linebacker coming out of high school. He's 6'2'', 241 pounds, and he runs a 4.70 40, according to 247Sports. That's a great combination of size and speed, and he should be used right away on special teams, where he can be effective. In a few seasons, though, look for Howard to compete to see the field on defense more often.

Grant Lingafelter

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Height: 6'5''

Weight: 265 lbs.

Position: OT

Star Ranking: 3-star

School: Chagrin Falls High School (Ohio)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: Miami (OH)

Commit Date: 1/29/13

Analysis

Lingafelter is a big offensive tackle recruit who could end up being very good in time. He has great height, and his future with the program is very bright. Look for him to take a redshirt in year one. He'll benefit from that extra year of eligibility, and especially the extra year in the weight room.

Ronald Carswell

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Height: 6'0''

Weight: 180 lbs.

Position: WR

Star Ranking: 3-star

School: Chagrin Falls High School (Ohio)

2012 Stats: 44 REC, 429 YD, 1 REC

Other Finalists: Alabama

Commit Date: 12/2/13

Analysis

Carswell is an important JUCO commitment for West Virginia, and he could come in and be a big-time sub at wideout right away. He'll also need to make his mark on special teams. He's ranked as the No. 20 JUCO wideout recruit, according to the 247Sports Composite.

Isaac McDonald is ranked as an athlete, but he'll most likely make his mark as a defensive end for West Virginia. He has the height and size to make a big impact on the defensive line for the Mountaineers. He runs a 4.60 40, according to 247Sports. He could also be an interesting option at outside linebacker in blitzing situations.

Stone Underwood

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Height: 6'4''

Weight: 290 lbs.

Position: C

Star Ranking: 2-star

School: Copiah-Lincoln Community College

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: N/A

Commit Date: 1/14/13

Analysis

Stone Underwood is a big JUCO center commitment. With Jeff Braun and John Bassler moving on, Underwood could find himself in a competition for the starting spot. Most likely, though, he'll settle into a backup role as a freshman, where he'll be extremely important.

Elijah Wellman

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Height: 6'3''

Weight: 235 lbs.

Position: FB

Star Ranking: 2-star

School: Spring Valley High School (W.Va.)

Senior Stats: N/A

Other Finalists: N/A

Commit Date: 6/18/12

Analysis

Elijah Wellman is the No. 7 fullback in the 2013 class, according to the 247Sports Composite. He projects to be a big-time blocker for the Mountaineers, and he'll be important in goal-line packages and on special teams. Overall, he has the potential to be very productive for West Virginia.